The record generated top ten singles followed by sold out tours throughout the world. RATT climbed up the charts with singles from “Out of the Cellar”, soaring past Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy”, Van Halen’s “Panama”, Madonna’s “Borderline” and David Bowies “Blue Jean”. Known for their overtly sexual appearance, rebellious attitude and take no prisoner approach to metal, Atlantic Records recognized RATT’s potential and star power thus signing the band to a contract resulting in the 1984 album “Out of the Cellar”, which became one of many multi-platinum successes. Pearcy formed RATT in Los Angeles in 1982 from his previous band Mickey RATT. Capturing critical acclaim for his performances, style and uniquely salacious vocals. Having led his creation to Mega Multi-Platinum Success Year after Year from 1984 to 1991. "This is a band who refuse to merely glide on past glories.Winger push their own boundaries" - Classic Rock MagazineĪs the founder, lead singer and songwriter of the metal rock band RATT, Stephen Pearcy is credited with having been a pioneer of the early 80's Sunset Strip rock scene. Winger’s resurgence in popularity has seen the hard rock four-piece break back into Billboard’s Top 100 and in 2016 Grammy nominee Kip Winger hit #1 on Billboard and iTunes charts with his debut classical music album “Conversations with Nijinsky”. Winger continues to make a name for themselves with relentless touring, and recent studio albums “IV”, “Karma” and “Better Days Comin’” shows the band on top of their game, winning back fans and critics alike because of their exceptional musicianship, Kip Winger’s powerful vocals, and the band’s incredible songwriting.
In 2001, the band reunited and have not looked back since. The change in musical climate of the mid-90’s, compounded with unprovoked ridicule on MTV’s popular Beavis and Butthead, led the band to go on hiatus in 1994 following the release of their critically acclaimed third album “Pull”. Their next album, “In The Heart Of The Young”, also achieved platinum status and contained the singles “Can’t Get Enuff” and “Miles Away”. Winger also stayed on the Billboard Top 200 chart for over 60 weeks where it peaked at #21.
The album spawned the hit singles “Seventeen” and “Headed For A Heartbreak” and achieved platinum sales status. "A hard-hitting album.Winger's blood is still pumping.so are the tunes" - Kerrang Magazine!įormed in 1987, Winger soared to immediate success with their 1988 self-titled release. Headed For A Heartbreak feels even bigger" - Metal Hammer Magazine "Stone Cold Killer sounds like the day’s first big moment.
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Hard rocking songs like “Queen Babylon”, adrenaline fueled rocker “Rat Race”, the inspired progressive rock of “Tin Soldier”, and touching ballad “Ever Wonder” display the band’s diversity whilst always centering on great songs.Ĭomprised of original members Kip Winger on vocals/bass, Reb Beach on guitar, Rod Morgenstein on drums, plus long-term guitarist John Roth, Winger’s latest album and worldwide tour schedule showcases the band firing on all cylinders.
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One of the most misunderstood Hard Rock bands to emerge from the late 1980’s are back with their Billboard Top 100 album "Better Days Comin'".įrom the opening riff of album opener “Midnight Driver Of A Love Machine” to the final outro lick of “Out Of This World”, it is clear Winger is back and better than ever. "Winger's musical pedigree was practically unmatched in 80’s metal.the band crafted a debut album that combined hard-pop melodies with plenty of proggy, technically dazzling instrumental work" - Rolling Stone Magazine
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